We're all familiar with brand name and generic drugs. Almost always, the only differences are the name and cost. However, there's a lot more to it than just labels and price tags—and what actually goes on behind the scenes may alarm you.

Using independent contractors can help minimize employee-related costs, such as payroll taxes, benefits, overtime, and workers' comp premiums. While it may be tempting to classify some of your employees as independent contractors, with the growing risk of penalties, you'll want to make sure your business is doing it right.

You know the old adage "You get more bees with honey than vinegar?" It seems Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey believes wholeheartedly in this approach judging from a recent cease and desist letter it sent to an author that the company felt was infringing on its trademarked label.

Tropicana is facing a class action lawsuit filed by consumers who allege that "[d]espite Tropicana's '100% pure and natural' claim, Tropicana's NFC juice is heavily processed and flavored—it is not 100% pure and natural."

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